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Hurricane Helene hit the area two years ago, followed by Milton. How are you doing?
Last week’s question Does AMI still have a population of seasonal residents? Yes, but fewer than a decade or […]
November voter registration deadline Oct. 5
The voter registration window for the Nov. 3 general election closes Monday, Oct. 5. Manatee County residents who are eligible […]
AMI beaches enter new recovery phase
Another phase of the island’s storm recovery is taking shape along its shoreline. Crews began dredging Sept. 9 for Manatee […]
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 20This Week in Local Government
On Wednesday, Sarasota Commissioners will weigh whether to grant a rezone for two key parts of the Lakewood Ranch Southeast megaproject. Both the Manatee County Commission and the City of North Port Council are expected to adopt a data center moratorium this week.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 18Bradenton Times Podcast: Lisa Gonzalez Moore, Bradenton City Councilmember
Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman are joined by Lisa Gonzalez Moore to discuss her campaign.
Jerry D. ‘JP’ Parker
Jerry D. “JP” Parker died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Bradenton, Fla. He was born Sept. 22, 1943, to Virgil […]
WMNF 88.5
Published September 15Manatee County approves a moratorium on data centers
Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in support of putting a moratorium on data centers.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 11Bradenton Times Podcast: Kelly Kirschner, Florida congressional candidate
Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley are joined by Kelly Kirschner to discuss his campaign.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 04Q&A: Angie Nixon
The Bradenton Times was the only newspaper in Florida to endorse Nixon in the primaries. Editor Mitch Maley interviews her at WSLR.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 04Bradenton Times Podcast: Charles Smith, Manatee County Commission candidate
Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman are joined by Mark Davis to discuss his campaign.
WMNF 88.5
Published August 28Manatee County commissioners put Project Grace on hold
Manatee County residents wearing red shirts took over the Board of Commissioners meeting to oppose an $80-million-dollar sports complex.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published August 28Planning commission slams brakes on Lakewood Ranch Southeast
The 5,000-acre development plan looked like a done deal, but last week, it hit a roadblock.